We Tested Taco Bell's New Breakfast Menu — Here's The Verdict

The new menu is expected to challenge McDonald's morning
offerings. The breakfast selections will be available from 7 a.m.
to 11 a.m. at most Taco Bell locations.

We got the chance to try the Waffle Taco, A.M. Crunchwrap, and
Cinnabon Delights at a special testing event in New York.

First, we tried the much-touted Waffle Taco. This item has
received the most media attention and hype. Hayley
Peterson

Scrambled eggs, sausage and
cheese are wrapped inside a waffle shell for a total of 370
calories. The chain gave us syrup to pour on top. A bacon version
will also be available in stores.

In general, we liked the taste of the Waffle Taco. The waffle
itself is savory, so definitely add syrup if you want the
sweetness. The egg-to-waffle-to-sausage ratio was perfect. No one
flavor dominated the experience, and they melded together
nicely. Hayley
Peterson

The A.M. Crunchwrap was our favorite by far. The crispy hashbrown
and grilled tortilla provide nice textures, while the cheese and
sauce provide the right amount of richness.

This mix of flavors was consistent throughout, thanks to the
quesadilla-like format. You never end up with a bite of just egg,
hashbrown, or cheese that you might get with a breakfast burrito.

Here's a deconstructed view of the product. Hayley
Peterson

The item is also incredibly
neat and portable and we weren't left with any grease on our
hands after eating. We would feel comfortable eating this item
one-handed in the car on the way to work. The grilled tortilla
stays together nicely, and the crunchwrap is delicious up to the
last bite.

Definitely order this.

Finally, we tried the Cinnabon Delights. These are the only new
items that are available all day.

The Delights come in packs of
four, totaling 310 calories, and are about the size of
traditional donut holes. The outside is covered in a cinnamon and
sugar mix, while the inside is filled with a gooey, icing-like
substance. Hayley
Peterson

We can vouch that these were
indulgent and delicious. The filling tastes more like custard
(think of a creme-filled donut), than Cinnabon's
icing.

A tip—eat the entire Delight at once. If you take a bite, you'll
probably end up with the filling on your face and fingers.

We loved the Cinnabon Delights with coffee, but they were so rich
that it was difficult to eat more than two. We suggest sharing
this dessert with a friend.

Overall, Taco Bell's breakfast menu is a likely challenger for
McDonald's.
The items are innovative, fun, portable, and delicious.